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Dec 23, 2023 · Nestled in the hinterland of Istria, Croatia, the medieval hilltop settlement of Hum is widely considered to be the smallest town in the world at only 100 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its...
by Attractions in Europe. The world’s smallest town named Hum is located in Croatia, perched on a high hilltop, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the smallest town in the world with a population of 30 (in 2022). The town is located in the centre of the Istria region, near the town of Buzet, only 100 meters long and 30 meters wide.
Jul 10, 2023 · Hum is the smallest town in the world. History of Hum. The legend of Hum. Where is Hum? How to get to Hum. Organised day tour. Rental car. DISCOVER CARS. Where to stay in Hum. 10 things to do in Hum. 1. Wander the only two streets in town. 2. Visit the church of the Assumption of Mary. 3. Taste Biska (mistletoe schnaps) 4. Stop by Raboš Wine Bar.
Jun 2, 2022 · Meet Hum, the Smallest Town in the World. It’s always good to know your neighbor. This is almost certainly the case in the village of Hum, Croatia, which boasts fewer than 30 current residents. Besides its tiny size, its other claim to fame is a secret recipe supposedly passed down by Celtic Druids some two thousand years ago. by Przemysław Bociąga
Jun 2, 2023 · Hum in Croatia is officially the smallest town in the world. With a population of 28 inhabitants, this micro town has an urban structure consisting of a town wall, a town gate, a cemetery, 2 churches, a restaurant and some residential buildings and is therefore acknowledged as a town.
Nov 10, 2023 · Hum (pronounced hh-um) is located in central Istria, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Croatia’s capital Zagreb. When I last wrote about this medieval hilltop town, I thought it had 21 inhabitants (2011 census), but it seems that between 2011, and 2016 there has been a baby boom.
Hum has less than 20 inhabitants but is considered the smallest town in the world according to the Guinness Book of Records. They care about tradition, so the old ritual called 'Election of the prefect for a year' is still held every year on 11th of June (The day of Hum).
